App-Based Technologies
The Digital revolution has changed the way most businesses in the world operate. One area that has been highly affected is the Supply chain management sector. Web-based applications such as uber freight, Magaya supply chain, Keeptruckin, Shipsy, Amazon, and Cargomatic, among others, have reduced the cycle time within supply chain management in an unprecedented manner. Meanwhile, the applications have also disrupted the existing world businesses to a huge degree. This paper will look at the pros and cons of web-based applications such as Uber freight, how the apps will continue to reduce the cycle time within the supply chain and how they will continue to affect world businesses.
Pros and Cons of App-Based Technologies
Like all things that deal with technology, App-based technologies will continue to provide massive advantages but at a cost. The first advantage that Uber freight and similar apps will provide is a drastic reduction of operating costs for an organization. Instead of spending millions to cover employee expenses, these forums will give an alternative self-service platform. The platform will be not only continent but simple hence encouraging even more purchases. This will be achieved through a web-based computer or smartphone application software.
The Web-based applications will also, in addition to reducing costs, offer better customer service. The algorithm set will be able to help both the customers and the employees navigate the systems with ease (CempĂrek et al., 2019). The systems will also provide a platform that is free from human error and emotional bias. The technology will also be of use for the employees in logging bills through the applications. The apps will continue to provide customer reviews as they have done. This will not only help the potential clients know the best employees to work with but also the ones that offer services to their personal preferences.
Such technologies will, however, continue to cost the organizations that procure them a big sum of money. As technological changes continue, the cost of constant updates, maintenance, or a complete overhaul of the system will continue to be incurred. Some consumers will continue having problems with the navigation of the systems, and this will force the organizations using the technologies to add a separate manual department where such clients will be served. Different software will need different applications making the costs generally high, unlike if only one type of application was designed.
How App-Based Will Reduce Cycle Time in Supply Chain
Web-based applications will provide a direct link between the supplier and the client. The client, through the app, will select the product of his/her choice, select the preferences they want, and say color and quantity. The supplier, not a middleman, will be immediately notified when an order is made and payment is made. A receipt of the order will be directly printed without the intervention of any employee. The drivers will also be notified by the app of the location they will be supposed to deliver the goods or services. Automation of tasks will reduce the cycle time of the supply chain by a margin.
How App-Based Technology Will Disrupt Existing Global Business
Suppliers who are used to the slow shipping practices will soon find themselves out of the market, having been replaced by overnight one clicks app-based technologies people are getting used to. Middlemen in supply chain management will continue to be kicked out of work as algorithms will be doing their work. The profitability of organizations that procure the technologies will continue to increase all other factors remain constant.
Reference
CempĂrek, V., Rybicka, I., & Ljubaj, I. (2019). Development of electromobility in terms of freight transport. LOGI – Scientific Journal on Transport and Logistics, 10(2), 23–32. Web.
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